Marley Pearce (born 3 August 2003) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays for the Force. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Marley Pearce
Date of birth (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 (age 20)
Place of birthJoondalup, Australia
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Force
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Western Force 9 (5)
Correct as of 14 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Australia U20 3 (5)
Correct as of 14 August 2023

Early career edit

Pearce is from Joondalup and has represented Joondalup Brothers Rugby Club since an early age, and came through the Western Force academy.[2] He was named in the Junior Wallabies side in 2023.[3]

Professional career edit

Pearce was called into the senior Force squad, ahead of Round 5 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Blues.[4] He made his debut in the same fixture.[5] In August 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the side, signing until 2025.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Marley Pearce". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Homegrown talent PEARCE'S his way onto the Super scene". Western Force. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Homegrown rugby talents from Joondalup training with Junior Wallabies ahead of World Championships in June". Perth Now. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Spink returns for Blues clash at Eden Park" (Press release). Western Force. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Western Force no match for new-look Blues in Auckland". Rugby Pass. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  6. ^ "No place like home: Pearce signs through to 2025". Western Force. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.

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